Diego Y. Suárez Irizarry

Dedicated third-year medical student with a strong foundation in clinical knowledge now ready for hands-on experience. Committed to delivering compassionate patient care and interested in research, especially in the field of neurology. Experienced in various laboratory techniques and data collection. Team player proven to adapt and work effectively in new environments.

• QuantStudio 3 Real Time qPCR Training Certified
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

• Neuroinformatics and Brain Connectivity Lab FIU, 02/2020 - 06/2020, Research Assistant, data collection
• Parasitology and Immunology Lab Technician UPR RCM-SOM, 05/2021 - 07/2022, ELISA, western blott, qPCR, protein extraction and purification, mice immunization and dissection, cell line proliferation
• Characterization of the etiologies of patients with uveitis in Puerto Rico, UPR RCM-SOM, 06/2023 - 07/2023, data collection

• Vice President of Technology in Medicine Interest Group UPR RCM-SOM
• Phi Delta Epsilon Pre Medical Fraternity Member (2019-2021)
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

• Universidad Central de Caribe School of Medicine COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic, 05/2021 - 07/2021, Educating patients about vaccination, Registration and consent, Monitoring patients after administration of vaccine
• Feeding South Florida Food Drive, 08/2021 - 12/2021, Preparing food boxes, Delivering them to people's cars